Radio Newsline Archive
Working Poor and Rural Work Force Trends
00:01:00.160 2024-11-14What did USDA’s recent edition of “Rural America at a Glance” reveal regarding trends of the rural work force in the context of residents defined as working poor? (Rod Bain and Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service)
Rural Employment Trends at a Glance
00:01:00.029 2024-11-14USDA’s latest edition of its annual “Rural America at a Glance” report provides a look at rural employments trends of the past year. (Rod Bain and Tracey Farrigan of the Economic Research Service)
Improving Topsoil Moisture Conditions
00:00:59.271 2024-11-14USDA’s latest topsoil moisture condition report reflects increased precipitation across much of the country in recent days. (Rod Bain and USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey)
Actuality: Topsoil Moisture Very Short to Short Condition by State
00:01:00.212 2024-11-14USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey goes over those states reporting excessive topsoil dryness in the latest Topsoil Moisture Condition report.
Actuality: Topsoil Moisture Surplus Ratings by State
00:00:36.231 2024-11-14USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey discusses states with notable topsoil moisture surplus condition ratings for the period ending November 10.
Pilot Promotes Organic Dairy in Schools and Youth Programs
00:00:59.715 2024-11-14USDA recently rolled out its Organic Dairy Promotion Program to encourage more consumption of products in education facilities and community youth programs. (Rod Bain and Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt)
Actuality: Origins of Organic Dairy Product Promotion Program
00:00:59.585 2024-11-14Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Moffitt discusses how USDA's Organic Dairy Product Promotion Program came to be.
Science Underway at NBAF
00:00:59.193 2024-11-14Progress continues towards full operation of USDA’s National Bio and Agro Defense Facility, according to the Department’s Chief Veterinarian. (Rod Bain and Dr. Rosemary Sifford)
More Price Declines Expected for Hog Producers in 2025
00:00:51.120 2024-11-14Hog producers will likely see prices continuing to slide downward in 2025. (Gary Crawford and USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski)